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(NISM)

The National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) is a public trust established in 2006 by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the regulator of the securities markets in India. The institute carries out a wide range of capacity building activities at various levels aimed at enhancing the quality standards in securities markets.

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Bringing Financial Education
to Your Institution

About the Program

Request for Investor Awareness Program

The Investor Awareness Program (IAP) is a premier initiative by the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), designed in alignment with our core objective to promote "Financial literacy, Investor Education and Awareness" across the nation.

Organized directly at the premises of the requesting institution, this interactive learning experience is crafted to make understanding money, budgeting, and the securities market engaging, accessible, and highly practical.

Delivered by qualified and experienced financial trainers (Resource Person), the program guides participants step-by-step from the absolute basics of personal finance to SMART, safe investment planning.

Learn about the Securities Market through experience and qualified trainers.
Experienced NISM Empaneled Trainers
Conducted at Your Premises
Absolutely Zero Cost
100% Non-Commercial & Unbiased
What You Will Learn

Objectives of IAP (Investor Awareness Program)

Upon attending an IAP, participants will achieve the following core capabilities:

Understanding Financial Markets

Demystify how macroeconomics and regulatory frameworks influence personal assets.

Evaluating Investment Products

Compare diverse asset classes—including equities, bonds, and mutual funds—to build a balanced portfolio.

Implementing Risk Management

Master strategies like asset allocation and diversification to mitigate market volatility based on individual risk tolerance.

Executing Strategic Financial Planning

Align monthly budgeting, compounding strategies, and long-term goal-setting such as retirement or tax planning.

Proactive Fraud Awareness

Recognize sophisticated financial scams, verify registered market intermediaries, and utilize official regulatory portals for grievance redressal.

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Core Learning Objectives

Covering finance, markets, risk, planning, and fraud awareness.

Why Choose NISM IAP

Why Join with NISM IAP (Investor Awareness Program)

Zero Cost, Maximum Value

Fully sponsored and conducted by NISM Empaneled resource persons. No cost to the institution or attendees. We provide the expertise; you provide the venue.

Strictly Unbiased & Non-Commercial

Strict zero-solicitation policy. Trainers are present solely to teach, never to sell. No insurance, mutual funds, or demat account pitches. 100% focused on education.

Practical Life Skills for the Real World

Convert complex economic theories into simple, actionable steps. Navigate inflation, distinguish safe instruments from speculation, and understand legal rights.

Attendees will walk away knowing how to:
Navigate inflation and leverage the power of compounding.
Identify and avoid sophisticated online financial scams and phishing attempts.
Distinguish between safe investment instruments and high-risk speculations.
Understand their legal rights and how to use regulatory protection portals.
Curriculum

Topics Covered in IAP

Sl. No. Topic Description
1 Income, Expenses, Budgeting and Saving
2 Financial Planning
3 Banking and its Products
4 Government Credit Schemes and Yojana
5 Digital Payments & Internet Banking
6 Insurance and Government Insurance Schemes
7 Investment and Power of Compounding
8 Mutual Funds Basics
9 Retirement Planning
10 Fraud Awareness & Grievance Redressal
Eligibility

Who Can Request an Investor Awareness Program?

Whether you represent an academic campus, a corporate office, or a local community group, you can host an IAP to bring objective financial clarity to your audience.

Educational Institutions

School Teachers from State/Central Schools (Std. 1-10 only, not CBSE), College Professors are welcome.

Students & Admin Staff are not eligible.
Government & Social Sectors

Government organizations, NGOs, and welfare departments.

Community Groups

Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), housing societies, self-help groups, investor clubs, and daily wage workers.

Farmers & Agricultural Workers

Farming communities, agricultural workers, Anganwadi and ASHAs workers.

Process

How IAP Session Works

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Submit Request for IAP

Fill out our simple collaboration form with your institution's details, preferred dates, and expected audience size.

02
Co-ordinate with Resource Person

Our team will get in touch to align the IAP and provide resource personnel to conduct the session.

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Conducting of IAP Session

An empaneled trainer will deliver the interactive session with a dedicated Q&A block for attendee questions.

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Request for Awareness Program

National Institute of Securities Markets hosts sessions for Educational Institutions, Govt. Organizations, Corporate Entities who are interested to know about NISM and its role as a Capacity Building initiative of SEBI.

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Institution Details
Preferred Date & Time
Preferred Date 1
Preferred Date 2
Preferred Date 3
Detail of Co-ordinator
Request Letter from Institution
Important Notes:
  • Kindly note that NISM will not provide any reimbursement, Institutions have to make arrangements themselves.
  • Arrangement for venue, seating, speakers, and refreshments will be borne by the IAP requesting institution.
  • The decision to accept the request is at the sole discretion of NISM.
  • Attendance with name, email and contact details would be collected during IAP.
  • Every effort will be made to deliver IAP in your preferred language. If unavailable, the default language will be English or Hindi.
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the typical duration of an Investor Awareness Program?

An official IAP typically spans 60 to 90 minutes — including a 45–60 minute presentation by a certified financial educator, followed by a 20–30 minute open Q&A session.

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Are there any session fees or hidden costs?

No, there are absolutely no fees or hidden costs. IAPs are fully sponsored educational initiatives. Selling or pitching any financial products is strictly prohibited during sessions.

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Who is eligible to attend or request these sessions?

Any group can request or attend — home makers, retirement groups, SHGs, farmers, daily wage workers, Anganwadi/ASHA workers, shopkeepers, panchayat members, and school teachers (State Board only). Trainees, students, and admin staff are not eligible.

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Are the programs available in online/webinar format?

No. As of now IAPs are conducted in physical format only. Institutions must arrange physical space and seating.

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What is the ideal audience size?

A minimum of 30 to 60 participants is recommended for offline physical seminars to ensure dynamic interaction.

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In which languages can the IAP be conducted?

Programs can be delivered in English, Hindi, and major regional languages including Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada, among others.

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